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Postol Family History

Postol Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Postel, Apostol, Poston, Postal, Pastor, Post, Pool, Boston, Postle

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Where is the Postol family from?

You can see how Postol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Postol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Postol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Postol families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Postol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Postol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Postol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Postol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Postol. 100% of Postol men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Postol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Postol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Postol census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Postol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Postol. For the veterans among your Postol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Postol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Postol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Postol in 1965 was 79, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Postol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Postol ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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